United Kingdom
A member asked:
What could be the possible causes of a one off nose bleed?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Dry air: Dry air may affect the lining of the nose over a plexus of blood vessels, called Little's area. This is usual site of nose bleeds.
1.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 24-year-old female asked:
What causes nose bleed in a one year old baby?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 53 years experience
Dryness: Most common cause of a nose bleeds is drying of the nasal membranes, lack of humidity.If prone to recurrent nosebleeds, it is often helpful to try lubricating the nose with an ointment of some type. If nosebleeds not stoppable, recurrent, or large volume of blood be sure to see pediatrician.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Singapore
A 16-year-old female asked:
What cause a nose bleed ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 53 years experience
Many things: Nose bleeds can be spontaneous if the nasal passages are too dry. Nose bleeds can occur from nose picking, trauma from probing into the nose and direct trauma. Less common causes are in relationship to the menstrual cycle, and sometimes due to uncommon nasal tumors such as polyps. If you have these recurrently, then you should see an ENT doctor for a better diagnosis and treatment.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Great Britain
A female asked:
What causes nose bleed?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
List: Fingers!
irritation,
dryness,
infection, malignancies
hypertension
bleeding disorder.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 22, 2015
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